How to Clear Copilot Activity for Microsoft Account

This article explains how to clear all Copilot activity and search history for a Microsoft account.

Copilot in Windows is a generative AI assistance that allows users to interact with the chatbot using natural language to change system settings and work across multiple applications.

For computers that have Copilot added, a new Copilot button will appear on the Taskbar. Clicking the button or using the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + C) will appear as a flyout interface.

Microsoft Copilot stores an Activity history of what you type in Copilot and the AI-assisted responses you receive. This includes interactions, commands, and searches performed using the Copilot feature, accessed through the Copilot button on the Taskbar or the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + C).

Follow the steps below to clear this activity and search history for a Microsoft account.

Clear all Copilot activity and history for your Microsoft account

As mentioned, users who signed in with their Microsoft accounts can clear all Copilot activity and search history.

Here’s how to do it.

First, log on to your Microsoft account and visit the Microsoft Account Privacy page.

Then, click the Browsing and search section to expand it.

Under the “Copilot activity history” section, click the “Clear all Copility activity history and search history” link.

On the pop-up window, click the Clear button.

Note: Clearing this data will delete both search and activity history.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Clearing your Copilot activity and search history is essential for maintaining privacy and security.
• Regularly clearing this data can prevent the storage of sensitive information and ensure a clean slate for future interactions.
• Follow the simple steps provided to efficiently clear all Copilot activity and history for your Microsoft account, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your interactions are private.

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